EEC 0810-620-063

Technology and Instruction

Course Goals:

• To Develop a Working Knowledge of Instructional Technology Used in both the General Education and Special Education Setting
• To Enhance Technical Skills and Knowledge of Web 2.0 Tools
• To Develop a Database of Educational Resources Available on the Web
• To Develop Electronic Presentation Skills
• To Design and Publish a Blog and Wiki

Required Readings and Supplies:

• USB Drive(Flash Drive, Jump Drive, etc.)
• Headphone & Microphone Combination Unit (USB connection)
• Course readings will be provided and are available by clicking here.

Suggested Reading:

1. 21st Century Skills: Rethinking How Students Learn
2. Empowering Students with Technology by Alan November
3. Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and Other Powerful Tools for Classrooms by Will Richardson
4. Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Education by Will Richardson and Rob Mancabelli
5. A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change
6. Framework for 21st Century Learning
7. ISTE - NETS Standards
   • NETS*S
   • NETS*T

Syllabus - Technology and Instruction Syllabus Fall 2011.doc

Wikis

Blogs

Speech Tools / Determining Readability

Google

Project Based Learning

Microsoft Office / Searching the Internet / Custom Search Engines

Creating a Group Presentation

Podcasts, Screencasts, and other Web 2.0 tools

Project Based Learning (PBL)

Will Richardson Stuff.ppt

AwesomePhotos.pps

Guest Speakers:
Mrs. Maichin's and Ms. Zaleski's Presentation - 21st Century Classroom Presentation.pdf
Think Different.MOV
Google Earth.MOV
Science Lab Video.MOV
SS.MOV

Below are a collection of videos that demonstrate the importance of technology today:

Changing Education Paradigms: Sir Ken Robinson

The Dreaded Stairs

Did You Know 4.0

Education Today and Tomorrow

A Vision of Students Today

Digital Students at Analog Schools